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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.98, 233.16 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.98, 233.16 and 106.82 is: 147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.98 : 233.16 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.98/233.16 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.98x = 233.16 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.98x = 24,906.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,906.15/168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.39

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